EIGHT persons from the Guyana Society for the Blind, on Wednesday, received financial grants from the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security to start small businesses in poultry, grocery, clothing, and food courts.
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Ms. Priya Manickchand related that she is pleased to assist in allowing the eight disabled persons to start a new life, to be empowered and independent of seeking help from family and friends.
She also wished the upcoming entrepreneurs success in their endeavours.
Minister Manickchand pledged Government’s support in the future to support persons with disabilities.
Those who opted to do poultry farming told the Minister that they would use the money received to purchase chicks and feed, as they have commenced building their pens already.
They pledged to use the profits made to make their businesses larger.
According to a report from the Government Information Agency (GINA), the recipients were overjoyed with the assistance received and expressed profound gratitude to the Government, assuring that the money will be put to appropriate use.
The recipients also invited the Minster to visit within the next six months, to get a firsthand look on the success of their small businesses.
Source: https://guyanachronicle.com/2011/04/22/govt-assists-disabled-to-start-small-businesses